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KU56 SZX

2006 Citroen C4

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,814 mi
Last recorded137,814 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 SZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,814 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 137,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2016 128,497 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 128,482 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,353 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 118,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 107,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower engine mount worn

N/s/f tyre valve stem cracked

N/s/r tyre cracking

N/s/r tyre has damage on inner sidewall (NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST)

N/s/r tyre valve stem cracked

O/s/f tyre valve stem cracked

O/s/r tyre cracking (205/50/17)

Rear bakes sticking slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2014 107,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower engine mount worn

N/s/f tyre valve stem cracked

N/s/r tyre cracking

N/s/r tyre has damage on inner sidewall (NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST)

N/s/r tyre valve stem cracked

O/s/f tyre valve stem cracked

O/s/r tyre cracking (205/50/17)

Rear bakes sticking slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,631 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Number Plate Deteriorated.

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 75,631 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Number Plate Deteriorated.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,376 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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KU56 SZX is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU56 SZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU56 SZX registered?

KU56 SZX is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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